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Operating Instructions, Tips

Appliance Registration

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Connecting Electricity ...................................

Cycle Features Detergent Guide

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Drying Options

Energy-Saving Tips ........................................

Features .......................................................

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Operating Instructions .............................

Rinse Agent .....................................................

Unicouple .........................................................

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your dishwasher, read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new dishwasher properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include-

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Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

To obtain a Spanish language version of this book, call GE Answer Center Q

800.626.2000 GE Answer Center? consumer information service.

If you received a damaged dishwasher...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the dishwasher.

Save time and money. Before you request service. ..

Check the Problem Solver in the backmflhiw~ticie. It lists causes of minor on;ratin~ moblems that you can c&rect y;&self.

Para obtener la versi6n en Espaiiol de este manual, name a

servicio de informacibn para el consumidor, tel~fono 800.626.2000.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label fastened to the tub walljust inside the dishwasher door.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your dishwasher. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your dishwasher.

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

Energy-Saving Tips

● operate dishwasher only when it’s full. Let the

dishes accumulate in dishwasher. When you put in only a partial load, use the RINSE & HOLD cycle to rinse off heavy soils. Be sure to latch the door when waiting for a full load. This helps keep soils moist, easier to remove.

GIf you don’t need your dishes right

ENERGY SAVER no-heat boost drying feature

that turns the drying heater off automatically. Dishes

dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

you are not happywith the

away,use your

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

● Mvays select the cycle that uses the least amount

of water that will remove the soil from the load. (See the Operating section.)

cTurn your water heater down to deliver 120°F.

water to your dishwasher and use the WASH HEAT BOOST option. Make sure the entering water temperature is no less than 1200F.(See How to Test Water Temperature section).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING-When using this

appliance, always exercise basic

QUse this appliance only for its intended purpose,

as you will find described in this Use and Care Guide.

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receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the GE-AnswerCenter! 8001626.2060.

—This appliance must be connected to a grounded

metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.

—Connect to a properly rated. protected and sized

power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

. Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting

agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

● Do not wash plastic items unless marked .

“dishwasher safe*’or the equivalent. Forplastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

● Load light plastic items so they will not

become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher—they might come into contact with the Calrod@heating element and be damaged.

safety precautions, including the following:

● This dishwasher must be properly

installed and located in accordance

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with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not

● Do not store or use combustible

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materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids

To minimize the possibility of injury.

. When loading items to be washed:

.4, Locate sharp items so that they are not likely

to damage the door seal. and

B. Load sharp knives with the handles up to

reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

● Do not touch the Calrod@heating element during

or immediately after use.

● Donot operate yourdishwasher unless all enclosure

panels are properly in place.

cDo not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish

rack of the dishwasher.

. Close supervision is necessary if this appliance

is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded

appliances and shipping or packing material properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

c Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents

out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid persomdinjury,

● Tominimize the possibility of

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before attempting any maintenance. NOTE: Turning the control dial to the OFF position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Werecommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of da_mageor injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or moved into a residence

in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is flammable. do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply

WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS

is produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater and./or

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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● Do not tamper with controls.

HOW TO USE THE UNICOUPLE

Before operating your dishwasher the first time...

Attach the Faucet Adapter.The specialfaucet adapter

supplied with your dishwasher must be assembled to the sink faucetbefore you can use your dishwasher.

The faucet adapter is designed to fit standard spouts having internal or external threads. You will find the adapter and two washers in the “Faucet Adapter” packet in your dishwasher.

To install faucet adapter, first remove the old aerator or trim ring on your faucet spout.

If faucet has external threads:

Insert the timer of the two washers into the faucet adapter and attach it to the faucet spout.

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How to comect the Unicouple

1. Pull Unicouple and its hoses completely out from

storage compartment located at rear of dishwasher and attach it to the faucet adapter.

2. Attach the Unicouple

comector to the faucet adapter by depressing collar at the top of the connector. When Unicouple is all the way up onto the adapter, release the collar. It will then snap into position to lock the Unicouple in place.

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If faucet has internal threads:

Insertboth washers into the

faucet adapter and attach it

to the faucet spout.

If the faucet adapter threads

do not match your faucet spout, yourlocal hardware or plumbing

supply store normally has additional fittings to

adapt your faucet spout to the special faucet adapter.

NOTE: A sink spray attachment hose can burst ifit is installed on the same sink with your dishwashe~

Wesuggest that attachment lfyour sink has one and plug the hole.

The Unicouple’s small hose carries water from the faucet to the dishwasher. Its large hose carries drain watty to the sink. Be sure Unicouple is

pointing toward the sink bowl drain opening and

the sink drain is open for water that will drain from

your dishwasher. If your dishwasher drains into a

disposer, operate the disposer until it is completely

empty before starting the dishwasher.

3. Turn hot water filly on before starting the dishwasher.

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How to use the Faucet-Flo nozzle

T’heFaucet-No nozzle is part of the Operate the nozzle bydepressing the pressure release button on the front of the You will fmd the Faucet-Flo nozzle

Unicoupleconnector.

Unimple connector.

usefulfor severalreasons.

For example:

● It allows you to flush the

cold water out of the hot water line so that you can better regulate your water temperature.

● It allows you to test the

temperature of the water before starting your dishwasher.

How to disconnect the Unicouple from faucet adapter

1. Turn off the hot water.

2. Release the water pressure by depressing the pressure release button. This relieves water pressure and protects you, and the room, from severe splashing.

How to disconnect your dishwasher

1. Remove the power cord plug from the wall

receptacle.

2. Disconnect Unicouple from faucet adapter.

How to drain excess water from Unicouple hoses

If the sink is 34” or higher from the floor,

the excess water in Unicouple hoses cannot be drained directly into the sink. It will be necessary to drain excess water from hoses into a bowl or suitable container that is held outside and lower than the sink.

3. Release Unicouple from faucet by depressing the collar at the top of the Unicouple connector.

NOTE: When motor stops at the end of the final rinse, the Unicouple canbe disconnected and returned to storage.

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Caution, for personal safety:

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.

Dishwasher must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, in accordance with the .NATIONALELECTRICAL CODE, A?WWNFPANO. 70-1?87.

Electrical requirements

● This appliance must be

supplied with 120V,60 Hz, and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.

● If the electric supply

provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

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INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE

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the dishwasher requires the full

● If the wall receptacle you

plug the dishwasher’s power cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on the switch.

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HOW TO OPERATE Yom DISHWASHER

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pots, pans, bowls, etc., according to the Loading section. STEP 2. Add detergent to the detergent dispenser.

Make sure the Cycle Indicator Dial is at OFF position before adding detergent. (See Detergent Guide.)

Use rinse aid agent to help prevent spotting. Occasionally check to insure that rinse agent containeris at least half

full. (See How to Use a Rinse Agent section.)

STEP 3. Select drying option. HEATED DRY.Turns the drying

heater on for fast drying. ENERGY SAVER(No Heat Boost).

Turns the drying heater offto save energy.Dishes will dry naturally over a longer period such as overnight.

If you need your dishes sooner, open the dishwasher door after the cycle is complete to reduce the natural drying time.

NOTE: TheENERGY SAVER option will also cancel the WASHHEATBOOST. To obtain WASH HEAT BOOST without HEA~D DRY,selectonly the WASH HEATBOOST option. (See Energy-Saving Tips.)

STEP 4. WASH HEATBOOST Option.

See How to Test WaterTemperature section. ‘V$o~wT

The entering water must be between 120°F. and 140°F.Use the wash heat boost option when water is less than 140°F.

When selected, the wash cycle will be extended for 21 minutes while the dishwasher heats the water for good

STEP 5. Select the wash cycle and sw the dishwasher. (See Cycle Selection Hints.)

If your dishwasher drains into a food waste disposer, operate the disposer until it is empty before starting the

dishwasher.

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● When NOT using DELAY START (for ali cycles):

a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Push selected

cycle button.

c. Push the selected

option button.

d. Slowly turn Cycle

Indicator Dial to START.

e. Latch the door to start

the dishwasher. There is a time delay between startup and water fill so you will not hear any wash action right away.

● When using DELAY START (for all cycles):

NOTE: START can be delayed automatically for up to 6 hours.

a. Be sure door is unlatched. b. Push selected cycle button. c. Push the selected

option button.

d. Slowly turn Cycle

Indicator Dial to desired delay time.

e. Latch door to start timer.

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WASHING

The DELAYED START light will come on and stay on until dishwasher starts. Dishwasher will start automatically at end of selected delay time.

NOTE: When using DELAY START,be sure water is turned on and the dishwasher is plugged in.

Cycle Selection Hints

It is important to follow the Loading instructions.

● POTSCRUBBER—For items such as pots,

pans and casseroles with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday dishes may be included.

● NORMAL WASH—For loads of everyday dishes,

glasses and cookware with medium soils. Designed to yield high performance on normal soils.

What Happens in Each Cycle

You’11hear occasional clicking sounds:

—Soft food disposer shredding action. —Drain valve opening to pump water out. —Timer control as cycle progresses. —Detergent cup opening.

● WATER SAVER-For dishes with light soils that

have not dried on, or that have had extra preparation before loading. It saves water, and saves energy.

QRINSE & HOLD-For rinsing partial loads

which will be washed later. Do not use detergent.

Delay Start is not recommended for this cycle.

QDuring the drying period: —The motor stops. —Water vapor comes through the vent by the

door latch during drying and when water is being pumped out.

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*Unextended times. These cycle times will be increased approximately

21 minutes if WASH HEAT BOOST Option is selected.

I.)ryingOptions: HEATEDDRY.

Add 32 minutes to wash cycle time.

ENERGY SAVER (No Heat Boost) Drying heater is turned off. Dishes dry naturally.

Available on all wash cycles except RINSE& HOLD.

Good Dishwashing Starts with HOT Water

To get dishes clean and dry, you need hot water.Tohelp you get water of the proper temperature, your dishwasher has a WATERHEAT BOOST feature. When selected (see Operating section), this water heating feature allows you to turn down your household water heater and save energy if you’re willing to

let the dishwasher run a little longer while it heats water. For good washing and drying, the entering water must be between 120°F.and 140°F.Toprevent

dish damage, inlet water should not exceed 150°F.

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How to Test Water Temperature

Higher water temperature is needed to dissolve grease

and activate powder detergents. If the water temperature is less than 140”F.,use the WATERHEATBOOST option. See WATERHEATBOOST section.

Check your water temperature with a candy or me~t thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher. Put the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. If the water temperature is below 120”F.,adjust your water heater.

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How to Use a Rinse Agent

A rinse agent makes water flow off dishes quicker than usual. This lessens water spotting and makes drying faster, too.

For best dishwashing performance, use of a rinse agent such as JET-DRY brand is recommended.

Rinse agents come in either liquid or solid form. Yourdishwasher uses the liquid form.

How to fill the rinse agent dispenser.

Unscrew the cap. Note the FULL line on the tip of the cap. Add liquid rinse agent until it ; ~

just reachesthe top of the FULL line.

Replace the cap. The dispenser automatically releases the rinse agent into the final rinse water.

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Helpful hints: If outside temperatures are unusually low, or if your water travels a long distance from waterheater to dishwasher,you may need to set your water heater’s thermostat up. Ifyou have not used hot waterfor some time, the water in the pipes will be cold. Turn on the hot

water faucet at the sink and allow it to run until the water is hot. Then startthe dishwasher.If you’ve recently done laundry or run hot water for showers, give your water heater time to recover before operating the dishwasher.

Toimprove washability if the water is less than

120”F.and you cannot adjust your water heater: Select a longer cycle and fill both detergent cups at least half-full with detergent.

Your dishwasher’s rinse agent container holds approximately 4%ounces. This should last about 3 months. Fill as needed. Do not overill.

If you accidentally spill: Wipe up the rinse agent with a damp cloth. Don’t leave the spill in the dishwasher. It can keep your detergent from working.

If you can’t find any rinse agent, write: BENCKISER CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

(“JET-DRY”) Corporate Centre 1 55 Federal Road P.O.Box 1991 Danbury, CT 06813-1991

How to Choose and Use the Right Detergent

use only powder or liquid detergent

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specifically made for use in dishwasher. Other types will cause oversudsing.

Second, check phosphate content. Phosphate helps

prevent hard-water materials from forming spots or film on dishes. If your water is hard (7grains or more), your detergent has to work harder. Detergents with a higher phosphate level will probably work better. Ifphosphate content is low (8.7q0or less), you’ll have to use extra detergent with hard water.

Yourwater department can tell you how hard your water is. So canyourcounty extension agent or your

area’swater sofiener company. Just call and ask them how many “grains” of hardness there are in your water.

How much detergent should you use? That depends. Is your water “hard” or “soft”?With hard water,you need extra detergent to get dishes clean. With soft water, you need less detergent.

Tbo much detergent with soft water not only wastes

money, it canbe harmful. Itcan cause a permanent

cloudiness of glassware, called “etchingt’An outside

layer of glass is etched away! Of course, this takes some

time. But why take a chance when it’seasy to find out

the hardness of your water.

Keepdetergentfreshand dry. Under the sinkisn’t a good placeto storedetergentbecause there is too muchmoisture.Don’tput powderdetergentinto dispenseruntilyou’reready to wash dishes, either. (Itwon’tbe freshOR dry.)

If your powder detergentgetsold or lumpy, throw it away.Old detergentoften won’t dissolve. If you use a liquid dishwasher detergent,theseprecautions are not necessarybecause liquid detergents don’t “lump” as

they age or come in contact with moisture.

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